WINFIELD S. WILKINSON - At his home in Morrison, August 17, 1893 of Neuralgia of the heart, Winfield S. Wilkinson, aged 80 years, 11 months and 7 days.

The deceased for several years past had been in delicate health, and several weeks before his death was attacked with severe neuralgic pains from which it was supposed he had nearly recovered. In the early morning of Thursday last he had a recurrence of the pains, and the heart becoming implicated he died at 5:20 a.m. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.W. Skinner at the family residence, Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, many friends being present to offer their tribute of respect, interment taking place in Grove Hill Cemetery.

Winfield S. Willkinson was born in Skaneateles, Onondaga county NY Sept 11, 1812. In 1834 he went to Georgetown KY and remained there until 1837 when he came to Jacksonville IL and was employed at that place, and at Springfield, as civil engineer in the service of the State, until October 1839 when he came to Como, Whiteside County IL. He resided in Como until Sept. 1856 when he moved to Sterling and in 1858 upon the removal of the county seat, came to Morrison, he then being county clerk.

Probably no citizen in Whiteside county has ever taken a more active part in its affairs than Mr. Wilkinson. His qualifications for an able and honest discharge of the duties of a public trust, were early recognized and for nearly ... ..

He was one of three selected by the claimants to bid them in and for the lands in Hopkins township he was the only one selected to make the purchases. In 1842 he was elected County Surveyor and held the position five years. In 1844 and while still County Surveyor, the people of WHiteside called upon him to represent them in the General Assembly of the State, which he did, in a creditable manner for a term of two years. When the County Court, which superseded the County Commissioners Court was first organized he was elected one of the associate justices and in 1853 was again elected County Surveyor, holding the position until 1857, when he became County Clerk, the duties of which he conducted with signal ability until 1869. In 1870 upon the adoption of the present Constitution, he was elected a Senator to the General Assembly from the district then comprising the tcounties of Whiteside and Lee, and served a term of two years, during which time he aided materially by his sound judgment, discriminating mind, and close attention to legislative duties, in properly completing the laws of the State so as to make them conform to the newly adopted Constitution. He had also represented the town of Mt. Pleasant in the Board of Supervisors, was for many years Treasurer of that township, and had served as Alderman of the city of Morrison. For several years past he had held responsible position of Prsident of the First National Bank of Morrison.

November 10, 1841 he was united in marriage at Como to Miss Francis Elizabeth Sampson, and together they walked life's pathway for nearly 50 years - until Dec. 12, 1890 when her death occurred. Of four children born to them, three are living - Mrs. C.H. Coggswell of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Alfred E. of Dennison Texas and Henry B. of this city.

The death of such a man as Mr. Wilkinson deserves something more than ordinary mention. But few of our citizens have held so many positions of honor and trust as did he. Nearly 54 years of his life were spent in this county. He was a man who by his sterling worth received from our people every public favor in their power to bestow - a man who never betrayed a trust.

ALENE M. (HARTLEY) WILLIAMS , 80, of 803 Avenue D, Rock Falls, died Jan. 10, 1993, at her home following an extended illness. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Allen Funeral Home, Sterling, with the Rev. Melvin Hamilton of Springfield officiating. Burial will be at Science Ridge Mennonie Cemetery, Sterling. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. A memorial has been established to the Whiteside County Hospice Association. Mrs. Williams was born July 19, 1912 in Phelps County, Mo., the daughter of Samuel S. and Lola M. (Branson) Hartley. She married Archie E. Williams Sept. 18, 1928 in Rolla, Mo. He died Feb. 5, 1979. She was a member of the West Sterling Mennonite Church. She is survived by two sons, Eldon Williams of Sterling and Edwin Williams of Kalona, Iowa; four daughters, Mrs. Ruby Schauer of Freeport, Mrs. Harold (Geeraldine) Fox of Ryan, Okla., Mrs. Clifford (Anita) Sharp of Phoenix, Ariz., and Snoma Williams of Rock Falls; 15 grandchildren; 19 greatgrandchildren; three sisters, Clara Bartel of Sullivan, Mo., Snoma Farley of Rolla, Mo., and Mrs. William (Wilma) McCaslin of Rockford; and several nieces and nephews.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois January 11, 1993 - Monday, pg A2

IRENE (MURPHY) WILLIAMS , 88, of Rock Falls died Wednesday, July 30, 2003. She was employed by Bill's Lunch Stand, Country Kitchen and Gray's Gate among others, as a cook for several years, and then by Borg Warner, Dixon, until retiring. Mrs. Williams was born July 15, 1915, in Chatham, the daughter of Alexander A. and LuIu (Peach) Murphy. She married Vernon J. Williams on Aug. 15, 1931, inHillsboro. He died in 1982. Sheenjoyed sewing/cooking and spending time with her family

Survivors include five sons, William (Lois) Williams of Sterling, Donald (Mary) Williams of Hot Springs, S.D., James (Bonnie) Williams of Rock Falls, Kenneth (Connie) Williams of Chadwick'and Michael (Elaine) Williams of Pensecola, Fla five daughters, Joyce (Phil) Quackenbush of LaCrosse, Wis., Janet Feldmann of Lakeland, Fla., Charlotte Smith of Rockford, Sally (Sherman) Hopkins of Sterling and Robyn (Davel Haggard of Lyndon: a brother, Bob Murphy of Dixon, 40 grandchildren: and many great-grandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sons, David and John: two daughters, June and Ethel: two brothers: and a sister.

The funeral is at 10 a.m. Tuesday at McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls, with Judith Penniman, pastor of Gentle Shepherd Fellowship, Rockford, officiating. Burial is at IOOF Cemetery, Rock Falls. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. A memorial has been established to the Heart Association.

Daily Gazette 01 Aug 2003

PEGGY JEAN (MELTON) WILLIAMS , 43, of Morrison, Ill., and formerly of Erie, died Sunday at St. Anthony's Hospital, Rockford, Ill. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Erie Christian Church. Burial will be in the Erie Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Gibson Funeral Home, Erie.

She was born Dec. 15, 1960, in Morrison to K.B. and Carol Massa Melton. She married Ron Stubbs in June 1978 in Erie. She later married Randy Betts in 1981 in Morrison. She later married Tom Kennedy on Nov. 28, 1987, in Erie. She then married LeRoy Williams on Oct. 15, 2001, in Rock Island, Ill. She was a beautician and also had been a CNA.

Survivors include her husband, LeRoy of Davenport; a daughter, Candace Betts of Morrison; a son, Cory Stubbs of Morrison; one grandson; her parents, K.B. and Carol Melton of Erie; two sisters Jill Nyenhuis of Erie and Kathy Venhuizen of Geneseo, Ill.; and a brother, K.B. Melton III of Erie.

Clinton Herald 20 April 2004

CLARENCE M. WILLIAMSON , Funeral services for Clarence M. Williamson, 73, 25 W. 3rd St., Sterling were held on Friday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. at the Wheelock Allen Funeral Home in Rock Falls with the Rev. Paul R. Meltzer, pastor of the First Congregational Church of Rock Falls officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery in Sterling. Mrs. Roscoe Eades was the organist for the services. Pallbearers were all from the Sterling V.F.W. Post 316, they were: Lyle Guthrie, Joe Love, Art Wiersema, Jim Todd, James Gray and Mike Naftzger. Flag folders were: Jose Duran and Robert Martinez.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois December 26, 1978 - Tuesday pg 4

EUGENE E. WILLIAMSON , 78, of Rock Falls died Thursday Oct. 28, 2004 at his home. He was employed by Northwestern Steel for 33 years, retiring in 1988. Mr. Williamson was born on August 14, 1926 in Rock Falls, the son of Charles and Anna (Hinrichs) Williamson. He served in the Navy during WW II. He married Lois Berge on Nov. 8, 1952. He was a member of American Legion Post 902 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5418, both of Rock Falls, and enjoyed spending time at the river and walks in the woods.

Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Sharon (Denny) Taylor of Wyanet, a brother, Wayne (Beverly) Williamson of Rock Falls; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

The funeral is at 10:30 Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sterling, burial in Odd Fellows Cem. Rock Falls.

NELLIE M. (BUSHMAN) WILLIAMSON , 86 of Sterling Pavilion Nursing Home died Tuesday March 4, 2008 at the home. Nellie was born on December 22, 1921 in Sterling, the daughter of John Leo and Ellen Mae (Welker) Bushman. During her high school senior year, she was a teachers aide at East Coloma School and later a kindergarden teachers assistant at Merrill School both in Rock Falls. She married Lyle L. Williamson on September 26, 1942 in Kahka, MO. He died October 27, 1994. Nellie was employed as an office worker at the former R.B. & W. Co in Rock Falls and also for Emil Feldman at the Sterling - Rock Falls News Agency in Sterling. She later retired as a clerk at Sullivan's Men Clothing Store in Sterling. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Sterling and had served for many years as a Cub scout den mother and had completed her scout leadership training. Nellie enjoyed embroidering, working crossword puzzels, bowling, traveling and working with children. Survivors include two sons, John L. (Sue) Williamson of Bradenton, FL and Gerry (Dianne) Williamson of Sterling; one brother John (Betty) Bushman of Rock Falls; two sister-in-laws, Merle Bushman Lucas and Doris Bushman; 10 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren; and in her later years her special friend, Rudy Dettman of Sterling. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lyle; a pre-mature daughter; two brothers, Ralph Henry Bushman and Donald Francis Bushman. Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday March 7, 2008 at 11 AM in St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling with the Reverend Donald Ahles, Celebrant officiating. Burial will follow at Coloma Township Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 10 - 11 AM at the church. Arrangements were completed by the McDonald Funeral Homes. Memorials in her memory to St. Mary Catholic Church and Sterling Pavilion Nursing Home would be appreciated
Contributed by Margaret Mangers - (McDonald Funeral Home Rock Falls)

RICHARD WILLIAMSON , age 76, of Sterling died Sunday, March 19, 2006 at Sterling – Pavilion Nursing Home of Sterling. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 23 at 10:00 a.m. at the McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls with Reverend John Leaf officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 22, 2006 from 5 – 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will conclude the services at Yorktown Cemetery. A memorial has been established in his memory. Mr. Williamson was born May 11, 1929 in Rock Falls, the son of Earl E. and Dorothy (Boucher) Williamson. He married Doris Kuepker on September 29, 1957 in Bureau County, Illinois. He served in the National Guard during the Korean War. He worked at National Manufacturing as assistant foreman in the plating department for 48 years. He retired in 1991. He enjoyed reading mystery and Western books, watching sports, traveling, and smoking his pipe while relaxing. Survivors include his wife, Doris Williamson of Sterling; two sons, Richard Williamson, Jr. of Rock Falls, and Brad (Margie) Williamson of Chicago; two grandchildren, Jeremy Williamson and Victoria Williamson; one sister-in-law, Mary Williamson of Sterling; one niece, Carol (Jim) Schultz of Sterling; and one great niece, Amy Schultz of Sterling. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Lloyd Williamson and Robert Williamson.
Contributed by Debbie Thormahlen from the Prophetstown Echo

RONNIE L. WILLIAMSON , 49, died Saturday, July 26, 2003, at CGH Medical Center. Ron was in partnerships with his father: They operated B&R in Dixon, Palms in Sterling and R&R Lounge in Rock Falls, through the middle 1990s.

Mr. Williamson was born Oct. 24, 1953, in St. Joseph, Mich., the son of William H. and Doris (Bishop) Williamson. He married Laura L. Reynolds on May 24, 2003, at Abiding Word Christian Center, Sterling. He attended Abiding Word Christian Center, Sterling.

Survivors also include his father, William (Kathy); one daughter, Lynn (Bruce) Wescott of Sterling; two Sons, Justin Williamson of Rock Falls and Chad Williamson of Sterling; one stepdaughter, Colleen (Mark) Campos of California; two stepsons, Aaron and Bryan Fields of California; three sisters, Anita (Richard) Bellville of Rock Falls, Gail (Denzel) Smith of Sterling and Judy (Stan) Sliger of Tennessee; one brother, Mitchell Williamson of Rock Falls; one half brother, William Childs of Michigan; three grandchildren, Paige Williamson, Riley Wescott and Dylan Williamson; one step- grandson, Dakota Campos; and several nieces and nephews. Ron was preceded in death by his mother, Doris Williamson.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 am. Wednesday, July 30,2003, at Schilling FuneralHome, Sterling, with the Rev. Scott Porter, pastor of Abiding Word Christian Center, Sterling, officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Sterling. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2003, at the funeral home. A memorial has been established. Ron shared his gift of guitar playing with many. His family, children, precious grandchildren and friends meant the world to him. Ron had a special place in his heart for his wife, Laura.

Daily Gazette July 29, 2003

BRENDA (COMPTON) WILSON 63, of Sterling passed away Wednesday Feb. 9, 2005, at her home. She was a registered nurse, property manager and homemaker. Mrs. Wilson was born July 23, 1941, in. Sterling, the daughter of Glenn and Irene Compton. She graduated from Sterling High School in 1959 and from KSB School of Nursing three years later. She married Donald R. Wilson in 1963, her husband of 41 years. Together they own the Sterling Manor Apartments and various other properties. Brenda also was active in the First Congregational Church of Sterling, as well as the Illinois Chapter of Church Women United. She enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and eight grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband. Donald R. Wilson; four children. Michael (Darcy) Wilson of Roscoe, Michele (John) Puetz of Leawood, Kan., Craig (Beth) Wilson of Sterling and Christopher Wilson of Yorkville; eight grandchildren. Jakob and Abbey Wilson, John Andrew, chloe and Joseph Puetz. Brooke and Emma Wilson and brothers, Gene and Greg Compton of Joppa. Md.; and one sister Susan Compton Hunt of Topeka, Kan. She was preceded in death by one son, Roy A. Wilson in infancy. The funeral is at noon Saturday. Feb. 12, 2005 at First Congregational Church, Sterling. with the Rev. Glenn Mensing officiating. Burial is at Oak Knoll

JANE (BLUE) WILSON - At the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. High, in Morrison, Friday morning, June 1, 1894, MRs. Jane Wilson, wife of the late John Wilson, aged 73 years and 2 months.

Jane Blue was born in Nova Scotia April 1, 1821. She was married to John Wilson Nov. 28, 1841, the family of the latter together with her own having come to Illinois in 1839. Mr. Wilson settled at Dent's Grove in Clyde Township, and later moved to another location in the same township where he continued to reside up to the time of his death in 1883.

This has been the home of Mrs. Wilson almost continuously up to about six years ago when she moved to Evanston to make a home for her youngest son Charles, who desired to attend college and fit himself for a minister of the Gospel. Mrs. Wilson remained at Evanston, and about the first of March last was taken sick, and after some weeks, about the 1st of April, came to Morrison where her condition was discovered to be critical, the physician offering no hope of recovery, although her friends seeing her courage and strong self-hood assert itself were led to think she might l ive for some time. While those about her were moved by feelings of alternate hope and fear she was steadfast, nor was her complacency the calm of one who knows not the impending danger; she knew , but felt no anxiety. Nor was her peace the rest of one who would escape from suffering of body or mental anguish by reason of ungrateful children and friends, for she was not called upon to bear severe physical pain, and mental care was softened by the ministrations of her children and her former friends who sought her side to assure her of their abiding love. Besides, the very things for which she had longed and prayed, were granted.

Once she had reason to fear blindness with its attendant trials, but to the end her eyes were undiminished in sight. She wished that she might retain her faculties through sickness to the close of life; this too was granted and a little time before she closed her eyes she responded by a nod to the desire of those about her. She had also wished to see her son through his college course and somewhat established in his ministry; this too was not denied her. And last, there was one deep seated yearning in the mother's heart to see once more for the last time the one son, Thomas, gone so long, and the son came and mother and son looked into each others's eyes and she was satisfied.

The eight surviving children cherish the memory of a devoted mother and feel that while they weep, with her it is well. The qualities which endeared her to all were her broad charity, her common sense, her self-forgetfulness for other's good, and a rarely winning disposition which charmed all who knew her. She did not find fault with her lot, she tried to make the most and best of it, and in toil and thought for others she found her happiness.

The funeral discourse was preached in the M.E. Church in Clyde by Rev. J.A.J. Whipple, pastor of the M.E. church of this city from words she had selected "For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an House not made with hands, eternal in the heavens". The services were at the home of Mrs. Wm. High were conducted by Mr. Whipple adn Rev. J.W. Skinner. Burial was at Clyde.

LEO VERNON WILSON , Jr., 43 of Tampico, died Saturday, July 22, 2006, at CGH Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family, as he died peacefully. He was employed at Sterling Steel Co. for many years. Leo V. Wilson, Jr. was born Aug. 30, 1962 in sterling, the son of Leo and Norma (Thomas) Wilson Sr. He married Kathy Thompson in Sterling. Survivors include his wife, Kathy; two sons, Joseph Wilson of Chicago and Jared Wilson of Tampico; his mother, Norma Wilson of Sterling; seven sisters: Glenda (Mike) Gibson and Linda (Dan) Ryan , both of Sterling, Kim (Matt) Smith, Trudy (Randy) Gallentine and Kathy (Gail) Jellerichs, all of Rock Falls, Jeanette Pierce of Naples, FL, and Naomi Capone of Rockford; three brothers, Jody (Cena) Wilson of Oswego, Mark (Marilyn) Wilson of Milwaukee. He was preceded in death by his father, Leo V. Wilson Sr.; one brother, Jim Wilson; and one sister, Marilyn Wilson. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling, with the Rev. Loren Schlomer of Amazing Grace Assembly, Sterling, officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial park, Sterling. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2006, at the funeral home.
Contributed by Debbie Thormahlen Prophetstown Echo July 25, 2006

LORETTA (MASSEY) WILSON , 92, of Prophetstown, died Wednesday (October 8, 2003) at Prophets Riverview Center, Prophetstown. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the Advent Christian Church, Prophetstown, with the Rev. James Jensen and the Rev. Brian Deseno officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Advent Christian Church. The Gibson and Son Funeral Home, Prophetstown, is in charge of arrangements.

She was born May 13, 1911, in Sterling, Ill., to John J. and Mary Hall Massey. She was a member of the Full Gospel Assembly Church in Sterling. She had worked for many years as a volunteer with the Prophets Riverview Center.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Jewell (Robert) Hummel of Prophetstown and Janice Hill of Galt, Ill.; a son, Douglas (Shirley) Jensen of Prophetstown; two stepsons, Virgil (Ann) Wilson of Fort Collins, Colo., George (Madeline) Wilson of Crown Pointe, Ind.; a sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Eugene Wilson of Rock Falls, Ill.; a brother, John (Edith) Massey of Morrison, Ill.; 11 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; a number of stepgrandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, a great-granddaughter, a sister and two brothers. Memorials may be made to the Full Gospel Assembly Church, the Advent Christian Church or the Prophets Riverview Center.

Clinton Herald October 9, 2003

GEORGE WINEGAR - At his home near Morrison IL, Nov. 4, 1897, George Winegar, aged 63 years, 7 months and 28 days.

The deceased, youngest of eleven children, was born March 8, 1834 in Apulia Township of Fabius, Onondaga County NY. Being left fatherless at an early age he made his home with his oldest brother until the Eldorado in California induced him to seek gold there. The hardships and privations which he underwent there seated the complications which resulted in his death.

On his return to his native state he was united in marriage with Miss Frances E. Carr, Oct. 30, 1861. Two children, Myra L. and Elsworth J., blessed the pair before their advent in WHiteside County in 1865 where the family home has since been made. Three more children born her, Jessie M., residing at home; Mrs. Sobra A. Wentz, Galesville, Wisc., and george L., at the academy in Warrn IL were present with theie mother during the last days of the departed who passed to the land unknown of a general breaking down of the constitution induced by varicose veins and chronic dysentery.

During the thirty-two years residence in Whiteside county, Mr. Winegar made many friends by his companionable disposition, justness, and upright dealings. While not a professed member of any church, he was a man who was a firm believer in God, in His goodness and justice, and in the spiritual future existence of all men in a place not made with hands eternal in the heavens.

The remains were interre dSunday in Grove Hill cemetery, by the side of his son ElsworthJ., the solem rites and ceremonies being performed by Rev. J.W. Skinner of the Presbyterian church in this city.

JOSHUA WINGET - At his home in Mt. Pleasant township, on Saturday, December 16, 1893, MR. Joshua Winget, aged 64 years, 3 months and 16 days. Joshua Winget was born in Green County PA August 30, 1829 and came to Whiteside County, Illinois, in 1850. He was married to Elizabeth Jane Paschall AUgust 29, 1852. To this union eight children were born, all of whom with his wife now mourn his departure, besides a large circle of relatives and friends. He resided for a number of years in Clinton county, Iowa, where he was well known. The funeral services conducted by Rev. J.A.J. Whipple, pastor of the M.E. Church of which the deceased had been a member were held last Sunday at his late residence, interment taking place in the Heaton cemetery.

CLIVE ELMER WINK - Death came to Clive E. Wink, 52, 404 Avenue E. Sterling, Friday at 3:55 p.m. at the Sterling Public Hospital, followign injuries he sustained April 3 when a truck he ws driving became involved in a collision with another motor vehicle on Route 30. He was taken immediately to the Sterling hospital and later received treatment in a hospital in Chicago. He was returned home and again admitted to the Sterling hospital on May 30. Coroner C.M. Frye will conduct an inquest for him at the Trouth funeral home this afternoon.

The funeral will be Monday with a short service at 2 p.m. at the Trouth funeral home and at 2:30 p.m. from the Second Avenue Lutheran church, Rev. Arthur Oetting pastor of Our Saviour Lutheran Church of Hopkins township, acting for Rev. Eldor Mueller Pastor, who is out of town. The committal will be in Riverside cemetery.

Mr. Trouth was born in Whiteside county June 6, 1892, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer WInk. He married Miss Minnie Wessels on Dec. 1, 1925 and she survives together with the following children; Mrs. Hazel Hartman of Shaller Iowa; Mrs. Evelyn Swan, at home; and by his mother Carrie Wink. A sister, Miss Bessie Wink of Ida Grove, Ia; five grandchildren, Donald, Robert and Glen Hartman; and Jerry Lee and John Swan. He was preceded by his father Elmer Wink and by one daughter Mrs. Helen Kelly.

Mr. Wink was a devout and faithful member of the Second Avenue Lutheran Church for years and for several years was an officer. He and mrs. Wink lived a devoted and happy life, and he wa an ideal husband and father. He will be greatly missed by his family and by a host of friends. He was of a most likable disposition, cordial, genial and kindly to all.

ELIZABETH (JOHNSON) WINK was born Dec. 2, 1830 in Fulton County, PA. She died Aug 21, 1919 at 6:15 PM at her home, 710 West Fourth Street, Sterling, Ill, being 88 years, 8 months and 19 days of age. She was married to Sansom Wink March 22, 1848, in their native county. Mr Wink died March 4, 1889. To this union was born fifteen children, the youngest child, Lizzie dying in infancy. The remainder lived to have homes of their own. She has living ten children, thirty-five grandchildren, and thirty-six great-grandchildren to rise up and call her blessed. Mother Wink was converted in her youth and has been a faithful follower of her Master, always filling her place in the Sunday school and church services when able to be there. She has held her membership in the Fourth Street M E Church for twenty-two years. While hers was a quiet life as she was not much of a talker, but her life said, "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord". She has lived to see the third generation serving her God. Mrs. Wink leaves one sister, Mrs David Pittman, of Sterling, she being the last of twelve children born to Mrs Wink's parents.
The Whiteside Sentinel, August 21, 1919 Contributed by: Jayne Kennedy Sweger

HENRY WINK son of Albertina, nee Paul, and Herman Wink, was born at Toluca , Feb. 14, 1885. His parents wanted him to become a Christian and an heir of life everlasting through faith in Jesus Christ and therefore had him baptized in the name of the Triune god April 12 by the Rev. A. Sippel in the Lutheran Church at La rose. He received his early schooling in the Toulca schools. When Henry was 11 years of age his family moved to Sterling , identifying with the Lutheran Church on Second Avenue . There Henry received his instruction in the fundamentals of the Christian faith; there also he was confirmed in 1900 by the Rev. Louis Gresens. He took his vow of loyalty to the Triune God seriously, throughout his life-time faithfully used the Word of god diligently exercised the privilege of Christian worship and presented himself at the Lord’s Table for the receipt of our Redeemer’s Sacrament almost every month. “Uncle Hank” as he was affectionately known by most everyone worked in a number of factories locally, farmed for some years, and had been living in retirement locally quite a few years. It was typical of his interests and concerns that he should have been worshiping with his fellow Christians at Messiah Lutheran Church last Sunday, and was a witness to the Memorial Day parade the last days before his very sudden death in Community general Hospital early Wednesday afternoon at the age of 82. Henry is survived by two brothers, Julius of Sterling and Wyet of Toluca, also several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers - Jun 5, 1965 Sterling Gazette

ROBERT HENRY WINK was born on the 5th day of May 1919, and passed away shortly before noon on the 9th day of september 1930, at the of 11 years, four months and four days. He wsa the older of the two sons of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Wink. On the first day of June 1919, he was brought to the Lord in hly baptism and thereby made a child of his heavenly Father.

His childhood days were spent at the present home, northwest of Serling where he also attended the district school. He was an obedient son, a lovable child with a cheerful disposition, and a faithful and diligent scholar, endeared to all who knew him. From the time that he was old enough up to the time of his death he attendd the sunday school of our church, where he learned of that Savior who filled his heart with firm trust and dispelled all fear during the trying moments before his operation for appendicitis.

It was only last week Friday that he complained of not feeling well and medical attention was given immediately. By Monday morning his illness became so serious that it was necessary to have him brought to the Sterling Public hospital where an emergency operation for appendicitis was performed on the evening of the same day. But in spite of all that was done for him, the Lord in his all wise providence took him Tuesday, shortly before the noon hour out of this world of care and pain to dwell with with Him in the heavenly plain.

Services were held Sept. 12 at 2 p.m. at the home and at 2:30 at the Second Avenue Lutheran Church. Burial in Riverside Cemetery.

HARRY W. WITMER , 91, of Sterling died Thursday March 17, 2005 at Sterling Pavilion. He farmed in Sterling for 60 years. Mr. Witmer was born Jan. 10, 1914 in Morrison, the son of Sam & Edith (Hensler) Witmer. He married Beulah Rich on Aug. 10, 1939 in Crawfordsville, Iowa. She died June 8, 1994. He was a member of Science Ridge Mennonite Church, Sterling and enjoyed gardening and the farmers market.

Survivors include a daughter, Edith (John) Cozzi of Canton MI; two sons Joseph Witmer of Auburn IN and Daniel (Roberta) Witmer of Sterling; four sisters, Gladys (Roy) Hess and Lorna Witmer both of Sterling, Flossie Horst of Mt. Morris and ALice (Merle) Ebersole of Dixon; two brothers, Henry (Mary) Witmer of Rock Falls and Clifford (Grace) Witmer of Morton; eight grandchildren, Pam Walley, William, Richard, Thomas and fred Witmer and John, Mark & Chris Cozzi; and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preced by three sisters. Services at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Science Ridge Mennonite Church, Sterling, Robert Smith officiating. Burial in Science Ridge Cemetery.

PAUL FRED WOESSNER , 92 of Sterling died April 26 2002. a lifetime farmer in Whiteside Co. Born August 18 1909 the son of Fredrick and Mary (Johnson) Woessner. He attended local schools, married Martha Popkins March 20 1930. She died in 1996. He served on the board of Talbott School, Jordan Twp. He was a member of St John Lutheran Church, Sterling. Survivors are two sons, Donald (Rebecca) of Dallas and Stanley(Debra) of Sterling, Pauline (Wilfred) Hefter of Rock Island and Phyllis (Ralph) Mack of Downers Grove; a brother, Ward Woessner of Sterling; a sister Arlene Broers of Sterling 12 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by 5 sisters and 2 brothers. Burial at Oak Knoll, Sterling. Arrangements by McDonald Funeral Home Rock Falls.
Daily Gazette 27 April 2002

FLOYD M. WOHRLEY , 70 of Mt Juliet TN, formerly of Morrison died Wednesday April 24 2002 at Alive Hospice, Nashville TN. Mr. Wohrley was born Feb 8 1932 in Morrison the son of Floyd M & Caroline (Planthaber (Millerschone) Wohrley Sr. He was a member of the Westland United Methodist Church and the Bass Masters Club. He was an avid fisherman and hunter.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce, three daughters, Debbie (Al) Eakes and Denise Wohrley, both of Nashville TN and Julie (Sanier) Wohrley-Gupta of Peoria; a son, David (Betsy) Wohrley of Nashville TN, a sister Evelyn (Lee) Stingley of Morrison; two brothers, Ed (Carolyn) Wohrley and Gordon (Linda) Millerschone, both of Morrison,; six grandchildren and a great grandaughter.
Daily Gazette 4 May 2002

ROSA (FELDMAN) WOHRLEY , passed away Sunday evening at her home in Erie. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at the home conducted by Rev. Lillie, pastor of Baptist church with music by Baptist choir. The bearers were Will Matthews, Carl Horn, Will Shepherd, Ed Ewers and Dave Barkman. The remains were interned in the Erie Cemetery. A.A. Matthews had charge of arrangements. Mrs. Rosa K. Feldman Whorley as born in Philadelphia, Feb 19, 1855. She with her parents moved to Morrison, Ill when a little girl and there she was reared into womanhood. She united with the Lutheran church at the age of 19 and has ever since held to that faith. She was united in marriage to Isaac Whorley, Dec 31, 1886 and to this union three children were born, two girls and one boy; Mrs. Flora Shepherd of Fenton, George Whorley of Newton and Mrs. Etha Charles of Sharon, Penn. Mrs. Whorley became an invalid last August from injuries received from a fall. Mr. and Mrs. Whorley have lived in this vicinity for the last 30 years and have a wide circle of friends. They have lived in our little city for the past four years and here she passed away. May 17, 1920, at the age of 65 years, 2 months and 28 days. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, Isaac Whorley, the three children, 7 grandchildren, 2 preceded her in death, one brother Geo. Feldman of Mason City, Ia.; one sister, Mrs. Flora Howard of Clinton Ia; one sister Augusta Fehrenbach preceded her to the great beyond two ago, besides a host of friends, especially those whom she had been closely associated. She always tried to do the best she could for those who were in need. Always willing to help when opportunity presented itself.

HENRY WORKMAN , 68, RR 1 Fulton, died early Sunday morning in an auto accident in Rock Island. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Bosma Funeral home with the Rev. Warren Bovenkerk, pastor of the Second Reformed Church of Fulton officiating. Burial will be in Fulton Cemetery. Visitation is from 7 to 9 p.m. today (Tuesday) at the funeral home. Henry Workman was born Jan. 9, 1910, in Fulton, the son of Clauf Workman and Gertie Stuit. He married Dorothy Lair in Joplin, Mo., Aug. 28, 1964. He was a retired postal employee. He also was a World War II Veteran. \ Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Henry (Theresa) Dykema, Sterling; three daughtrs, Mrs. Donald (Jean) Timm, Acworth, Ga.; Mrs. Allen (Kathy) Stone, Farmington, N.M.; and Linda Marler, Joplin Mo.; six grandchildren.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois November 7, 1978 - pg 4

JACOB WORKMAN , 91, of Pleasant View Nursing Home, Morrison, died Friday at the nursing home. The funeral will begin at 2 p.m. Monday at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. The Rev. Dr. Daniel Swinson, pastor of Morrison United Methodist, will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison. He was born Feb. 6, 1912, in Union Grove Township, Ill., to William and Anna Buikema Workman. He married Catherine I. Nice on Dec. 31, 1936, in Morrison. She died Dec. 21, 1990. He was educated in Whiteside County grade schools. He was engaged in farming in the Morrison area, retiring in January 1974. He was a member of Morrison I.O.O.F. He bowled in various leagues in both Morrison and Fulton. Survivors include a son, James E. (Vicky) Workman of Morrison; two granddaughters; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers.
Clinton Herald January 3, 2004

ESTHER-Hester (THOMAN) BARNES WORMELL :
The death of Mrs. Esther (Hester) Wormell took place Thanksgiving morning at the home of her daughter Mrs. Bert Wilson in this city. The funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 o'clock at this home. The interment will be in the Rock Falls cemetery. Mrs. Wormell was born eighty-six years ago in the east. She moved to this state when a young girl. She was married to Charles Barnes about eighteen years ago. The children are Samuel of Kansas City MO, Charles of Sioux City IA., Mrs. Sarah Burke of Sioux City IA., Mrs. Belle Hulett of Morrison, Libbie of Canada, Mrs. Kate Wilson of this city and Joseph also of this city. The widow married Thomas Wormell about 7 years ago and he survived her few years. She has been living in this city and in Sterling the greater share of her life. She had many excellent traits and much admired by her many friends. The funeral services will be attended by a large number of sorrowing relatives for she had many.
Contributed by Stacey Wessling